Join Lizzy and her brother Gordon as they explore the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. This animated musical story is for children ages three through ten.
Interactive art that you can make online

Create an animated seascape or an abstract composition by arranging photographs of natural and man-made objects found near the shore.

Decorate a 17th-century dollhouse as you explore the kitchen, living quarters, artist's studio, and courtyard of a make-believe Dutch house.

Photo Op is a two-part interactive introduction to digital photography. Snap some pictures, then use the image editing software to add kaleidoscopic special effects, warps, and blends.

Construct a collage by dragging and dropping photo snippets, words, numbers, background colors, and textured shapes. Collage Machine is fun for all ages.

Flow is a motion painting machine. Enjoy the changing patterns and colors as you create and combine pictures on overlapping layers.

Choose a background image or start with a blank slate, then draw something in Paintbox. Add warps and other special effects to make silly pictures.

SwatchBox is a painting tool that lets you mix millions of colors. Experiment with different hues, shades, and values, then combine your favorites to create your own color palette.
NGAkids Art Zone interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these activities are suitable for all ages. Simply select a thumbnail image at the left or click one of the colorful banners above to learn more about each program.
Join Lizzy and her brother Gordon as they explore the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. This animated musical story is for children ages three through ten.
If you are having trouble accessing NGAkids online, or if you prefer using these programs without a network connection, try our CD-ROMs. The standalone programs are compatible with Windows and Mac OS, and they do not require the Adobe Shockwave plug-in. The free CD set includes some of our most popular interactive programs: Brushster, Dutch House, Faces and Places, Jungle, Photo Op, Sea-Saws, and Still Life. To install all eight programs at once, order the Art Zone "combo" disc pictured above. Additional interactives will be published on CD later this year.
Explore some highlights of the collection, presented in a kid-friendly, interactive style.
The Education Division provides free loans to individuals, schools, and organizations. You can borrow teaching packets, films, and more through the Learning Resources portal.
Parents and teachers are invited to register and request NGAkids CDs or other free films and publications. The lending service is free, but registration is required.
Learn about American, Dutch, and Italian paintings in the National Gallery of Art. Download our new family guides for ages six and above.
Download Family Guides
If you are looking for copies of older Inside Scoops, you can download them here. This page will open in a new browser window or tab. Simply close it to return to this page.
Download or borrow teaching packets, classroom activities, and videos. Find information about guided school tours, learn about outreach programs for local students, or enroll in our teacher workshops or the summer Teacher Institute.
If you are looking for the Flash interactives that previously were offered in NGAClassroom, or if you'd like some suggestions for lessons related to the NGAkids interactives on this page, use the link below:
Classroom Interactives:
Ancient Arcade, Cake Maker, Mobile Maker
The Family Programs page includes on-site programs, information on films for children, and resources to enhance your visit.
If you need some technical advice about how to use our site, visit the NGAkids help page.
NGAkids online is supported in part by a generous grant from the Ruth S. Willoughby Foundation.
NGAkids Art Zone interactives were developed by Al Jarnow of Protozone Inc. in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art. For a full list of credits, use the link below.
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